Green your home: cutting waste down to zero
Household rubbish isn’t all about the kitchen bin. From chemical refuse to garage junk, most unwanted objects can take on a new life somewhere else, as long as you know where to put…
‘Russian doll’ galaxy reveals the power of black holes
A galaxy found nestled within another galaxy has led astronomers to conclude that black holes are much more powerful than previously believed.
Shark’s eyesight may offer clues to ocean health
If you can get close enough to a shark to test its eyesight, it may help you understand how healthy its environment is.
Searching for lost frogs in Columbia
An expedition to Columbia to search for lost frogs has located three new species instead.
Human error caused NASA balloon crash
A crash investigation panel has found 25 human errors that led to the crash of a NASA balloon in Alice Springs.
Bringing Australian bass back to the Snowy River
The declining Australian bass population is making a comeback through restocking.
South Korea plans miniature eco-city in a bridge
Seoul-based firm Planning Korea has unveiled plans to construct an eco-friendly bridge in the capital that can generate its own power. As far as bridges go, this one is pretty impressive.
Have the recent rains affected the drought in Australia?
South East Australia has just experienced its wettest September on record, but the rains have done little to ease the long-term drought conditions.
Warm patch on planet is in the ‘wrong spot’, scientists say
A warm spot discovered on an exoplanet has confused the NASA astronomers who found it, because it wasn’t in the place they expected it.
How leopards got their spots
Leopard spots are more than just a pretty pattern, new research has revealed.